Sunday, June 28, 2015

Bahen Madagascar 70% cacao

Very flavorful chocolate from Madagascar. Citrus, berries, even a faint raisin flavor can be tasted. The bar melts quickly in the mount, and chewing is sweet with bursts of flavor. Low bitterness and a sweet but short aftertaste. 9.5

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Friday, June 26, 2015

Rogue Jamaica 75% cacao

This bar puts its bitterness out front. It is present at the start of tasting and remains to the aftertaste. Caramel flavor can be tasted, as well as hazelnut. The bar melts very slowly in the mouth, meaning that chewing will be the most likely tasting mode. Chewing releases the flavor quickly, bringing out some faint sweetness. 7.5

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Dandelion Guatemala Cahabón 70% cacao

This bar is astringent, but has nice flavors. Some plum and cherry, with a slight dose of licorice. Smooth aftertaste, where the puckishness trails off quickly. 8.8

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Amano Papua New Guinea Morobe 70% cacao

Fruity and flavorful, with a tart edge. Cantaloupe and cherry flavors mix. Very smooth finish. 9.1